The parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an American citizen and ICU nurse who was fatally shot by ICE agents, have spoken out following the tragic incident. Pretti, 37, was reportedly armed with a valid license when he was shot by a federal agent. Homeland Security stated that he resisted disarmament and was carrying a 9mm semi-automatic handgun and two magazines.
While the details surrounding the shooting remain unclear, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that Pretti was armed. His parents, Michael and Susan Pretti, released a statement through the Minnesota DFL expressing their heartbreak and anger. They described Alex as a compassionate individual dedicated to making a positive impact as a nurse.
The family denounced the Trump administration for spreading false information about their son, asserting that he was not holding a gun when attacked by ICE agents. They emphasized that he was trying to shield a woman who had been pushed down, with his hands raised in a non-threatening manner.
Pretti, who worked at the Minneapolis VA Center, was deeply troubled by President Trump’s immigration policies in the city. He had participated in protests following the recent shooting of Renee Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
In a conversation prior to the incident, Pretti’s parents advised him to be cautious during demonstrations. They emphasized the importance of not engaging in any risky behavior and recalled him acknowledging the need for prudence.
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